Breaking Secret Agreements – Collusions
Unconscious collusions in relationships harm people in families, friendships, church staffs, and work partnerships. In this case “collusion” does not refer to a conspiracy or…
Soul Shepherding
Following Jesus for deeper life and greater influence.
Tag: Family
245 – Family Dynamics: Isolation to Healthy Relationships
Listen to this episode of Soul Talks: These stressful times have increased isolation. And for many, isolation is already a frequent experience due to childhood…
Codependency Recovery
Many people we talk with are stuck in unhealthy patterns in their relationships. Tolerating mistreatment, rescuing, being afraid to say no, needing to please, and…
244 – Family Dynamics: Enmeshment to Healthy Relationships
Listen to this episode of Soul Talks: In these unusual times, families are together more than ever. Investigating unconscious dynamics around enmeshment within our families…
Dysfunctional Family Roles as Spiritual Formations
Today “spiritual formation” means many different things. Self-help. Learning Bible doctrines. Inner spirituality. Being like a monk. But Jesus’ idea is simply to “love one…
242 – Family Dynamics: Dysfunctional Roles
Listen to this episode of Soul Talks: Our family formation is a part of our spiritual formation. Bill and Kristi begin this new series by…
I Felt Like a Son in Grief, Not a Pastor
When my dad died my mom asked me to be the minister for his funeral. But I felt like a son in grief, not a…
Empathy is Oxygen for Your Soul
Without a friend who feels our hurt, stress, and longings with us our souls shrivel up and die. Giving and receiving empathy are key to life in Christ.
Re-Soul: Less is More – Resisting Two Preacher Mistakes to “Be Jesus” With People
It’s a grind to give a sermon every week. It can be similar for Bible study teachers, bloggers, podcasters, and other spokespersons for Christ. It…
Re-Soul: In a Hurry? 3 Ways to Add Margin and Peace (and Prevent Burnout)
Adapted from Your Best Life in Jesus’ Easy Yoke by Bill Gaultiere. Often we hurry to be successful in ministry or just get through our…